Issue 473 27th June 2015
NORTH WALSHAM & DILHAM CANAL TRUST
Covering North Walsham, Aylsham and surrounding villages in association with the Cromer Times and Sheringham Independent
The Trust held its third annual Canal-side information Event at Ebridge Mill pond on 6/7 June by kind permission of the owners, The Old Canal Co. Ltd.
The weather was so sunny and enjoyable, which made the setting even more picturesque. Unfortunately, this year there were no useable boats available but the tented areas of the chamber island were all full of information and things of interest.
It was so pleasing that visitors spent much more time than usual asking about and discussing various aspects of the restoration. A further 250 signatures were added to the petition (already over 2,500 names on it) to continue the process of restoration work. All the visitors were very impressed by the improvements made since most of the canal between Ebridge and Spa Common had been de-silted since 2011.
Most recollections were that there had been no further flooding reported in North Walsham since that time (the canal is the natural drain for North Walsham and its environs), fish had returned and grown to a catchable size, carefully avoiding otters, which can occasionally be seen, many kinds of water birds now visit on a regular basis or are resident, kingfisher often seen flying upstream through the lock, water voles are now much more evident, mainly due to the prepared banks and the
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constant water level, frogspawn and emerging baby frogs are in great abundance, the swans nesting at Spa Common have hatched nine cygnets this year (only three last year) and the general canal-side vegetation and flowers present a feeling of peace and quiet in this tranquil spot of beauty.
One of the tents contained books and bric-a-brac, another a constant playing DVD of the canal, maps, photos old and new, historical books, actual findings taken from the spoil, plants and membership enquiries, with a further 22 folk joining the Trust (details of membership from Sue on 01603 429872). Continued on page 4...
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